Riot removing Honor Capsules and Orbs from League of Legends

Riot Games ^[1] has made many questionable decisions in League of Legends ^[2]. From removing Hextech Chests for free players to making it tough for players to consistently unlock champions using Blue Essence, things haven’t exactly been the best. However, it seems the company isn’t done with making the game tougher for free-to-play players.

An upcoming update is slated to remove another valuable thing free-to-play players could grab. This time, Honor Capsules and Orbs are being completely wiped from the game. Instead of orbs and capsules, players will now get Battle Pass experience for performing well and getting honored by random players.

Here’s what to know about the removal of Honor Capsules and Orbs in League of Legends. Of course, if you don’t care about getting honored and just want to climb the ranks then we have you covered from that front too. Just hire a professional booster from Eloking and watch your rank shoot up.

No more Honor Capsules and Orbs in League of Legends

Riot Games has announced another major change to League of Legends' reward system: Honor Capsules and Orbs are being removed ^[3] and replaced with Battle Pass XP. Previously, players who leveled up their Honor would receive rewards such as key fragments, champion shards, and even exclusive skins like Gray Warwick and Medieval Twitch. Now, instead of these direct rewards, players will progress through the Battle Pass system instead.

This change comes shortly after Riot also removed free Hextech Chests, a move that was heavily criticized by the community. Riot justified that decision by saying it was unsustainable to give away so many free skins, but many players feel that the game is steadily shifting toward a more monetized experience with fewer free cosmetics. With Honor Capsules and Orbs gone, longtime players are left questioning whether sportsmanship and positive in-game behavior will still feel as rewarding as before.

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Is League of Legends becoming pay-to-win?

Recent updates in League of Legends have sparked discussions about the game's shift toward monetization. The removal of free Hextech Chests and the introduction of high-cost Exalted skins, priced up to $250, have raised concerns within the community. While these changes affect cosmetic aspects, the core gameplay remains unaffected by monetary purchases. 

Riot Games maintains that these adjustments are necessary for long-term sustainability, aiming to balance free content with paid enhancements. Despite the increased focus on monetization, League of Legends continues to ensure that in-game success is determined by player skill rather than financial investment

References

1. [1] "Riot Games website". www.riotgames.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025
2. [2] "League of Legends official website". www.leagueoflegends.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025
3. [3] "LeagueOfLeaks X post". x.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025